Supported Employment
Employment Preparation
- Assessing areas of interests, aptitudes, and skills
- Classroom or online training to build job readiness skills, such as computer skills
- Liaising with community resources (i.e. literacy and Alberta Works programs)
- Job search skills and support (including job carving)
- Analysis of tasks for a desired job and review of skills to be developed, supporting job readiness
- Time-limited work experience, and or volunteer experience
- Resume development
- Interview preparation and support
- Support to apply for and obtain a desired job
Employment Placement
Employment Placement services assist individuals in learning a new role, building workplace relationships, and maintaining desired employment. Service can include:
- Support for job matching and placement
- Onsite job coaching while learning the tasks/role
- Support to make supportive natural connections
- Support to access and complete employer training requirements (i.e. employer policy, food safety, WHMIS, etc.)
- Supporting during work transitions, or if issues arise to help maintain a positive working relationship with the employer and/or other coworkers
- Whenever possible, work with the employer and employee to fade out support as the person becomes familiar, confident, competent, and proficient within their role and responsibilities
- Ensure Alberta Employment Standards and safe work practices are observed in all employment relationships
Why hire an individual with disabilities?
Reduced Employee Turnover and Increased Loyalty
Studies show that employees with disabilities tend to have higher job satisfaction, contributing to lower turnover rates. Their dedication and reliability can make a positive impact on team morale, fostering a workplace culture of commitment and loyalty. Lower turnover means reduced recruitment costs, making disability inclusion a financially wise decision and good business sense.
Hiring individuals with disabilities is not only a social responsibility, but also a valuable opportunity to enhance business with diverse perspectives and skills. Companies that prioritize disability inclusion experience benefits in productivity, culture and financial performances.
Benefits of hiring individuals with disabilities include:
Low turnover rates
Increased productivity
There are fewer days absent and are more likely to stay on the job longer.
Reputation of inclusivity
Compliance with diversity and inclusion
Candidates with disabilities are often highly skilled, engaged, motivated, and make a positive contribution.
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Our Guiding Principles
OUR MISSION
We support people to work, learn, lead and play
OUR VISION
Excellence through listening, learning, and leading.
OUR PRINCIPLES
We believe in honour, dignity, and respect.
